Inventors
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Black Scientists
Vivien Thomas (1910-1985): The Surgical Technician Who Revolutionized Cardiac Surgery
Vivien Theodore Thomas was born on August 29, 1910, in New Iberia, Louisiana. Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas grew up…
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Africa
Oshiorenayo Agabi : an Adventure of Bioelectronics in Silicon Valley
The Nigerian Oshiorenayo Agabi is successfully pursuing an international career in Silicon Valley in bioelectronics. “Only 6 of the 15…
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Africa
Peter Ngene, Nigerian specialist in nanomaterials in the Netherlands
At 39, Nigerian Peter Ngene is hoping for a renewal of his contract at the University of Utrecht (Netherlands), which…
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Black Scientists
George Washington Carver, the agricultural scientist
George Washington Carver was an American botanist, agronomist, and inventor, born on January 1, 1864 near Diamond Grove, Missouri and…
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Black Scientists
Alice Ball, the first woman to graduate from the University of Hawaii
Alice Augusta Ball (born July 24, 1892 – died December 31, 1916) is an American chemist. She is best known…
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Black Scientists
Garrett Morgan: the inventor of traffic light and gas mask
Garrett Augustus Morgan, one of the most successful black inventors of all time, created two major inventions that today protect…
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Black Scientists
Norbert RILLIEUX, the famous inventor and chemist
Norbert RILLIEUX was born on March 17, 1806, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a French father ( planter and inventor)…
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Black Scientists
Granville Woods, the black inventor
Granville Tailer Woods (born April 23, 1856, Columbus, Ohio, USA and died January 30, 1910, New York City, New York,…
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